Assistant Dean Development and External Relations, School of Law

Position: Assistant Dean for Development and External Relations, School of Law
Job Description

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission - with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact - guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications;

and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The School of Law has an exciting opening for an Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations. This is a full-time permanent position.

The Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations provides strategic leadership for the School of Law's advancement efforts, aligning fundraising and engagement initiatives with the School's mission and strategic priorities. The role oversees programs that cultivate private philanthropy, strengthen relationships with key internal and external constituencies at the local, national and international levels, and promote volunteer involvement. In partnership with School leadership, the Assistant Dean supports philanthropic initiatives that advance student support, faculty recruitment and research and mission-driven community outreach.

What You Will Do:

Leadership and Team Management

* Lead the School of Law's Advancement and External Relations team in close partnership and collaboration with the Dean of the School of Law as well as the Assistant Vice President, Schools & Colleges.

* Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Advancement and External Relations team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and guiding staff to achieve institutional fundraising and engagement goals.

* Provide strategic, creative leadership for the Advancement and External Relations team, with oversight of day-to-day operations and budget.

* Foster staff development and career enrichment through effective management, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

* Collaborate with Centers, Institutes and Programs as well as other Directors and Assistant and Associate Deans within the School of Law to support all aspects of the School including student support.

Fundraising

* Partner with the Dean to define and advance core fundraising priorities that align with the School of Law's mission and strategic direction, while sustainably increasing private support.

* Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects ($100,000+), cultivating strong relationships with key alumni and friends on behalf of the Dean and the School, while building a pipeline for sustainable growth.

* Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for each assigned prospect based on established metrics.

* Expand the School's donor base through targeted engagement strategies.

* Ensure fundraisers implement effective donor engagement strategies and adhere to UW Advancement protocols and metrics.

* As appropriate or necessary to serve the School's private fundraising efforts, coordinate and oversee the Advancement and External Relations team's interaction with volunteer committees and boards; e.g. the Alumni Leadership Council and its committees. Identify, recruit and train volunteers, and involve them in the School's advancement activities.

* Cultivate and engage donors, alumni and key external stakeholders to secure philanthropic support and advance fundraising priorities.

* Collaborate with Central Advancement to secure planned, major, corporate, foundation, and annual giving support to grow the School's philanthropic pipeline.

* Prepare proposals, informational materials, endowment agreements, and other communications to support major gift solicitations.

Strategy Development

* As part of the University-wide Advancement planning process, and in concert…